In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we turned to our team of clinicians here at Humantold with one key question: What do you wish more people knew about mental health? In our practice, we encounter countless insights and challenges, all while witnessing the profound impact of mental health care on people’s lives. Let’s dive into those perspectives to debunk myths about mental health, highlight crucial aspects of self-care, and offer a glimpse into the world of therapy for anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being.
We wish more people knew how impactful therapy can be. The hardest and scariest part can be to take that first step in talking about your mental health and how it ultimately impacts you. Having fear is a normal part of making changes and therapy is a place for you to express yourself while conquering any goals you have. It is extremely important to engage in self-care and therapy provides the space for that.
Kayla Kalousidan, LMHC
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Tashay Anderson, MHC-LP
Therapy is a journey that takes time. There are never quick fixes, but investing the time and patience into growing and healing effectively is far more beneficial than looking for the magic fix.
Therapy can be fun in between the hard sessions! It can be full of laughter, stories, and knowing you have a person on your side of life with you 100%!
Therapy doesn’t mean you’re “broken,” therapy isn’t just for trauma—therapy can also be part of a holistic approach to your preventative health.
Danielle Louis, LMHC, LPCC
I wish more people knew that seeking help for their mental health does not make them weak or lesser. Confronting their anxieties, traumas, and stressors is one of the bravest things they can do!
Brianna Costantino, MHC-LP
Your therapist can also struggle with their mental health. We try our best to practice what we teach.
Tashanee Edwards, LMHC, NCC, LPC
Therapy is like the opposite of social media. No one is trying to sell you anything or pretend they are someone they’re not; there is no algorithm trying to suck you into doomscrolling for as long as possible. It’s about being truly, fully present, embracing your vulnerabilities, learning to love and appreciate what makes you uniquely, and connecting with yourself, other people, and the world around you from a place of authenticity. It’s not feeling good all the time or always being happy, but learning to ride the waves of a full spectrum of emotions, and knowing your core senses of identity, purpose, and meaning will give you strength, support, and direction.
Lizzie O’Leary MHC-LP
Mental health is not a “one-and-done” thing. Just like physical health, maintenance of one's mental wellness requires regular care and attention. This can be done in any number of ways, not just through therapy. Just because there is no crisis, doesn't mean there's not an opportunity to grow.
Christina Jeffrey, LMHC